Clean Green: Tips and Recipes for a Naturally Clean, More Sustainable Home

by Jen Chillingsworth

What is in my cleaning products? Are these chemicals bad for my health? How do I reduce the amount of plastic in my home? These are questions we should all be asking when it comes to cleaning.

Cleaning is something we all have to do, whether we enjoy it or not. In supermarkets we are bombarded with the sheer number of plastic products available that clean anything and everything. However, these products contain a cocktail of chemicals that can have a severe effect on our health and the environment we live in.

Clean Green will show you how to tackle each room and cleaning task in a natural way. Featuring a collection of eco-friendly recipes to make your own hand wash, dishwashing liquid, stain remover, toilet cleaner, air freshener, and more. Learn how to create your own products that are safer to use and keep your home sparkling clean.

Small steps. Big changes.

Genres: Lifestyle, Nonfiction, Environment, Sustainability, Self Help

160 pages, Hardcover

Published February 25, 2020

Reviews

[Jerecho · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you want to clean your home using organic materials, this one is for you. Also a good reference book for cleaning. 😊

[Jaci · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to transform your home to a full vegan make-over and don't have any idea how to begin, this book if for you. 😊

It contains different product and ingredient information and what to and not to buy.
Also recipes you can make at home.
A very light and good read for sustainability.

[Christina Truver Olache · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute aesthetic with colorful graphics and easy to read sections but largely unhelpful for me personally (mainly because the author is based in the UK and many of the ingredients she uses aren't as readily available here in the US - like castile soap and Savon de Marseille). I did save some of the recipes in here though and am excited to try them...well as excited as someone can be to clean...

[Emma Craven · Rating 5 out of 5]

A handy little book of resources on how to have a clean home while keeping the toxins out. Loved the knowledge and recipes.

[Vlada · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in living a more sustainable and natural lifestyle. It reads quickly and easily and has pretty much all the basic information to get you started. The only thing that I can't get behind is the author's rejection of GMOs but most people with no background in biology don't seem to know that ''the danger of GMO" is a myth made up by pesticide companies anyway. All in all, a great read.

[La · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice book with some lovely ideas. I loved that sustainability of ingredients was highlighted. I would say that a few chapters were a bit too long, and there was some repetition. Overall a lovely read to get you thinking about mindful, green cleaning. Definitely recommend for a quick read!

[Destiny · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short guide with some good tips and diy recipes for cleaning. The microwave and laundry section I will use the most. There is a ton of versatility in white vinegar I learned. I also liked the art pages between chapters.

[Gembercrafts · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I had read this when I first moved out as a student! It's easy, informative, and includes fun projects like candles and lavender bags. I especially find the health and safety information helpful, explaining properties of ingredients and the effects of mixtures. It's overall a good reference book for green cleaning and looks beautiful.

[Evelin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely guidebook to living more sustainably. The book is filled with easy-to-follow tips, tricks and recipes to keep your home clean and tidy.
For me it was like an introduction to green cleaning. I doubt I will be making my own dish washing liquid or laundry detergent any time soon, but I liked that there were also simple recipes I could start off with quite easily.

[June Baer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book interesting and intimidating. Not sure how easy it would be to adapt to this lifestyle but small steps can be taken. I can't see me making my own laundry soap or hand soap, but there are other steps I can take.

[Joleen Peterson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book my only critiques are that a lot of the ingredients aren't regularly available. Also I do wish she would have quoted some studies showing the dangers of commercial cleaning products.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super approachable and affordable ways to naturally clean your home.

[Melanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this to learn more sustainable ways of cleaning. I’ve learnt some good things, but don’t know if I’d make a lot of the recipes here.
It’s a beautiful book though… I love the illustrations!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great beginner book for someone new to green cleaning. Most of this I already use, but I did come away with one recipe. The adorable illustrations were an added bonus.

[M Linn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good tips on "safer" cleaning choices! Will be trying some recipes!

[Daria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful guide for cleaning your home with sustainable/green/non-toxic materials. Good reference book to come back to.